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Timo Wine Bar
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
8801 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 354-3846
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 9:30 am - 11 pm
Sun 9:30 am - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
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46 reviews for Timo Wine Bar
Review Highlights
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"I tried the Brie soup, and it was amazing." In 2 reviews -
"I had the Pancetta Flat Bread." In 3 reviews -
"We really enjoyed our wine and appetizers on Timo's back..." In 3 reviews
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46 reviews in English
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Review from William T.
Tempe, AZ
Updated - 2/3/2012
Finally got here for Brunch, which negates none of my previous review, in fact it solidifies it!
This brunch is phenomenal! From the Mimosa Flight to the Egg-White Frittata to the gigantic sausage patty on the sausage and egg sandwich...just excellently done!
Dogs are allowed, so bring your pup. Expect to see dusty people having hiked North Mountain as well as hungover hipsters et al.
Timo is so good that we left athletic gear there and they got in touch and got it back to us! This place is awesome!!!!! Go!!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/30/2011
What a sweet little place! It really is beautiful, large outdoor patio. The interior has a giant… Read more »
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Review from bob d.
5/18/2012
We took my wife out for Mother's Day here. There were 6 diners at 2 tables beside us. I notice from other reviews that is not uncommon.
We found the food to be delicious [roasted eggplant, oregano chicken, caprese sandwich, a glass of malbec]; the server was knowledgeable, courteous and professional. She was also leaving in a week to work at Ajo Al's.
The place is designed well. Our small sampling of the fare indicates some of the food and wine issues addressed in previous reviews were fixed. Service and good employee retention issues may still need to be addressed.
I hope the place survives. I look forward to being there many times in future. -
Review from Laura M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/10/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Food is wonderful. But had a not-so-good experience tonite...we had the lasagna special (which is wonderful) and the brie soup (which is incredible), and a bottle of wine. But our bottle of Chianti was served warm & it tasted bad.
I know reds are supposed to be served at room temperature...but not Phoenix-with-no-AC temperature.... Room temperature is technically supposed to be stored at 55-65°F.
The food was fantastic, as usual! Hopefully they will get proper wine storage soon, because we love going to Timo. -
Review from Christopher R.
Phoenix, AZ
5/7/2012
A good friend told me about the great music and atmosphere at Timo and since it's about 5 min away I figured I'd take my bros and family to check it out.
This rating is for the food and service only - I went around 4 on a Saturday, wasn't exactly jumping with people but it did make the service that much better :)
Order the Tiger Woods (a twist on the Arnie Palmer) which is lemondae with hibiscus tea (good for you "Jamaica" lovers) The Smoked salmon on corn cakes, crab cakes and the kalamari and mussels ceviche. ALL GOOD! Solid food and very fresh. I'm not much for the appeal or the presentation - just taste and quantity.- but the presentation was real nice and satisfied the eyes.
My family had grilled chicken salads, different tapas like lamb chops and one with olives. Everyone liked their food.
I would not come here if you're looking to feed the beast. But if you want to try some fresh, tasty, different foods then this will do.
I'm looking forward to eating here when it's busy and lively.
http://www.zagat.com/r... here is their menu -
Review from Shane O.
Phoenix, AZ
4/25/2012
To be fair, I've mostly heard about their brunch, which I did not have, I may still go back for the brunch. So I cannot comment on the brunch.
Service was pretty good. Our waitress was relatively attentive and friendly. I had a glass of Garnacha (can't remember the brand) which I did not enjoy at all. I did have their White Peach Sangria, which I will admit, I found delicious. In fact, it's the only thing I found enjoyable during this visit.
My wife and I had 3 of their bruschettas. We had 1 of the Spicy Copa, burratta cheese, and cream brie bruschettas, and my wife wanted 2 of the figs, apple, and triple cream brie, which they didn't have since figs were out of season, but the waitress recommended something different that was similar, I cannot remember what it is, it's not on their menu though. They were all simply mediocre. Nothing with amazing flavors, nothing that made me think "oh wow, that's really good." Just....meh
We also ordered one of their Napoletana Flatbreads, we had the pancetta, shaved parmesan, asparagus, roasted tomatoes, and sea salt.
My biggest problem, is with this flatbread. The dough was somewhat flavorless and extremely dry, the parmesan cheese was lacking and tasteless. There was hardly any pancetta on the dish and what was on there, was actually decent. The asparagus was not cooked all the way through, and was tough and bitter. Sea salt? Didn't even know it was on there until I looked at the menu a 2nd time. It had no roasted tomatoes on it at all.
Also, I know that it's open, and I guess you can say that this is something to be expected, but there were tons of flies not only at the tables, but also coming in and out of the kitchen. At my table is bad enough, but I'm not a fan of having tons of flies coming in and out of the kitchen.
I wanted to really enjoy Timo's. I live just down the street and have been dying to try this place out. Looking at their menu, everything seems amazing. I was extremely disappointed. I will go back a 2nd time to give it a fair chance, and also to try out their brunch which I hear about all of the time. But for now, I will stick to Postino's. -
Review from Phillip L.
Panorama City, CA
3/26/2012
it was okay.
We bought a groupon for this place and went on a sunday night. It was a small restaurant, nicely designed, and good ambiance. It took about 15 mins to get seated. Just nothing really stood out. We asked for suggestiosn from the menu and they told us to try the chicken and I really didnt think it was that great. Felt like chicken that could have easily been made at home rather than a fancy restaurant.
They did have a strong selection of wines and drinks. Maybe a better place for brunch or happy hour, but just for regular dinner nothing special. -
Review from Aimee H.
We had a great time the other night for Ladies Night Out With Wine! I'm sure most of the greatness was the company we shared, but the location totally helped.
We got a great little comfortable table inside the newly remodeled building, side note: it used to be Bomberos. It looks so much more open and inviting than the old place was. They have the doors all open and great decor.
We ordered a couple bottles of wine, had some tapas, flat breads, soup and salads. Their menu looks very inventive and interesting. I had a bite of the rib flat bread, and it was amazing, I would love to go back and try it again. The girl shared the brie soup, and I am pretty sure they loved every bite, since when the waiter tried to clear it from the table he almost got a fork in his hand. My Cesar salad was OK, the chicken with it was really good.
It is close to my house, so I am very excited to put it Ont he wine bar rotation! -
Review from Mackenzie F.
Phoenix, AZ
3/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Meh...
It was... okay. We first walked in and nobody was there to seat us. So we kind of wandered in more so that someone felt compelled to seat us. Unfortunately our waitress lacked any semblance of a personality. We're personable but quiet and wanted a rapport with her, she apparently would not have any of it.
The beer selection is pretty decent for the restaurant. I thought they'd just have a couple of bottles and a few taps. The food was unfortunately forgettable. I'm actually looking at the online menu right now trying to remember what we got.
NOW I REMEMBER!!! So let me start by saying we are faithful followers of Postino's and were hoping for a similar but different (we were tired of Postino's) dining experience. Looking at the menu I was pleasantly surprised and was excited. Okay so we got a couple of bruschettas and a flatbread. I feel like we got the pancetta flatbread and then the copa, the salmon and the apple bruschetta's. The flatbread was great but the menu is designed with delicate flavors, the whole point being that you taste each ingredient individually and then as a whole. Unfortunately the cook has such a heavy hand with the truffle oil that it almost gave the flatbread a "plant-processed" taste. You need to be delicate with truffle oil or else it goes bad quick, and it tasted funky.
WIth the bruschetta's, same thing. They are designed around delicate flavors but they either had truffle oil on them or had a HORRENDOUS lemon peel on top of them that was ABSOLUTELY off putting. It seems as though they pickle the lemon peel and then place it on these bruschetta's for more flavor??? Change the recipe if it's not enough flavor for you, but the flavor is meant to be delicate. Do not place a lemon wedge on it to distract from the lovely ingredients you have in front of me. I would say scrap that lemon business, it would do better as a garnish on a salad. Or for a sweetened version of the lemon, put it on a dessert. Please stop destroying your food.
Great place to try, but I will not be returning.
OH!!! P.S. The decor is LOVELY... seriously... -
Review from christina p.
Phoenix, AZ
1/24/2012 16 Check-ins Here
Here are a few of my favorite Timo things:
~ The brunch flat bread ($10): bacon, eggs, burrata - the crust has the perfect, ever-so-slight salty crunch that is perfectly complimented by the toppings. I would eat this for breakfast, lunch OR dinner!
~ The mimosa flight: a steal at $9 with samples of orange, grapefruit and cranberry & St. Germain. Shockingly (to me anyway), my favorite is the grapefruit!
~ La fin du monde golden (beer -9% alc.) $6 here, now also found in my fridge at home! Thanks for the introduction!!
~ The day drinker ($9) a magical grapefruit flavored adult beverage and the Irish Sour ($): trust, don't be afraid of the egg white. ($6 at Happy Hour!)
~ That they're always cooking up different things in the wood fired oven - from bacon and eggs to fish and lasagna!
These are just a few... there's a lot to love about Timo!Listed in: My Neighborhood, Dining in Sunnsylope, Best Cocktails
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Review from Ron T.
Peoria, AZ
2/6/2012
Now that I have the opportunity to write a review, I will be able to remove the bitchy quick tip.....
I used to live over by this restaurant. I have only been here for dinner. I must admit that the food is awesome.....now for the reason they lost stars.
I made plans to meet friends at the new farmer's market on Central and Northern. They asked if there were any cool places to eat for breakfast and I immediately thought of this place. I checked on-line to see if they still had brunch. The hours posted on the site said they opened at 8. So I planned the day's events around meeting at Timo's at 9 am for breakfast.
I showed up early so that I could coordinate and they were closed. There were no cars in the parking lot. I immediately called the number and it was just a message saying "you have reached voice mailbox number blah blah blah, please leave a message." I immediately looked for the closest restaurant for breakfast near me so I could divert my friends.
I also added the quick tip stating: Don't bother going here for bfast - they are closed with no explanation on their voice mail. As I was driving away to go to another breakfast joint, I saw a sign that said remodeling - in all fairness, it may have been the adjacent building. Anyway, I ended up getting an email from someone saying that there is a sign somewhere (on a fence????) saying they open at 9:30. I have since removed the quick tip.
Long story short....GOD DAMN IT!!!!! Web content changes take a matter of SECONDS!!!! If you change your hours then change your fucking web site. I have no tolerance for shoddy business practices. They lost 2 stars because of the horrible experience.
CHANGE YOUR EFFING POSTED HOURS ON YOUR SITE!!!!!! -
Review from J.D. L.
Phoenix, AZ
2/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Wood-fired brick oven recipes with much of the preparation done in front of you. The restaurant is very romantic. Tho I sit at the bar, I see a beautiful xeriscape courtyard, urban oasis out back. Diners looking for a unique culinary experience will find it.
Salmon Tapas. I'm a real fan of salmon. It's a flavorful fish. When my two tapas are served they look delicious. I also enjoyed a brew from their beer garden. A winter ale, and it paired perfectly with my meal.
This house is a place where the wood-fired oven community can enjoy wonderful recipes. Brimming with creative, tasty dishes and wood-fired cooking know-how. I have come to the conclusion that my kitchen at home deserves a wood oven.Listed in: Downtown Midtown
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Review from Zen B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/4/2012
Loved it! Cozy neighborhood restaurant/bar with delicious tapas!
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Review from John R.
Phoenix, AZ
4/7/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Wow! What an amazing place. The food was absolutely to die for. I had the escargot, and my friend had a brie and truffle oil soup that was absolutely wonderful. Even their Caesar salad was the best I ever had.
The service was great. I ordered a lemon drop. The waitress realized the glass was too small and sent it back to the bartender to put (and add more) in a larger glass. I didn't even have to ask.
This place is far above what Bomberos was, and I liked Bomberos. I highly recommend this place to anyone and plan on becoming a regular customer here. -
Review from Benjamin S.
Phoenix, AZ
This place is a new gem in the crown of the revitalized Sunnyslope. Unfortunately I missed this place when it was Bomberos but I'm happy I found it in its current iteration as it's pretty great.
Decor wise this place is super rad, completely redone and they open up the restaurant when it's nice outside (most of the year). There's a huge patio out back as well!
The service was fantastic and the wine selection is great!
Ok, the special. I hope that this place doesn't get as hard to get into on Mondays as Postino is on the nights they run their specials. Flatbread pizza and a great bottle of wine for less than the bottles cost on their own.
You've got to try this place out if you haven't been here yet!!! -
Review from Michelle A.
Phoenix, AZ
5/9/2012
This is such a divine little neighborhood place. The peach white sangria really hits the spot on a warm day. The outside area is perfect for friends and listening to music. Try the crab tapas (yum) and the brie soup (even yummier).
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Review from Robert M.
12/19/2011 ROTD 1/24/2012
Timo's Monday night special was a hit and I'm now almost positive I have found the perfect dinning companion. David and I are eating our way through the best of Phoenix and I'm secretly creating my own list along the way. We decided on Monday night to take advantage of the flatbread and wine special. I had no Idea we would practically close out the place, two flatbreads, two bottles of wine and 6 tapas later. Wow, what a meal. David selected the wine, he's great at that and I selected the flatbreads and we both had dibs on a few tapas. The lamb chops, tamarind drumettes, smoked salmon, warm figs & prosciutto and a salad. I specially liked the lamb chops and warm figs, David went crazy for the salad.
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Review from sunny b.
Bravo Timo! Well done.
I loved Bomberos and Timo has moved in to the beautiful spot and went easy on the remodeling.. If it ain't broke don't fix it! The patio was left intact and is gorgeous. I would recommend this for groups or for a romantic dinner for two. When it is cold the fire pit is awesome and it is quaint and charming.
The inside is cozy and well designed, I usually opt to sit at the bar so I can watch them prepare my food and slide it in to the wood fired oven. I went for brunch last week and it was awesome (see pics).
I had the benedict with avocado, tomato, black truffle, prosciutto and hollandaise and it was simply divine! I could not leave without trying the grapefruit brulee, equally scrumptious.
I can't wait to go back for dinner. They have a bottle of wine and a flatbread for $20 on Mondays!Listed in: Brunch! My favorite meal of…
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Review from Kristina W.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/26/2012
We go to Timo all the time and LOVE the food. Everything at Timo is fresh and delicious. If you are looking for a restaurant to have happy hour with friends, this place is a great pick. The decor is great and the outside patio is cozy. The peach sangria is to die for. My only complaint is the service can be hit or miss. Perhaps the staff could use a little more training and it wouldn't hurt to hire more hosts to seat guests.
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Review from Mark H.
Phoenix, AZ
1/21/2012
Just had our first experience with TIMO. Outstanding. Food, ambiance, service, etc.
The tapas are terrific and the environment is great. Try the bruschetta, the lamb chop tapa's , the escargot, and the creme brulee! You won't regret it!
Fans of Postino's will find it a worthy competitor/alternative. -
Review from Iain B.
Phoenix, AZ
11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
On my way to Corbin's for a late Saturday night dinner and drink, when too may agaw I noticed Timo's alluring sign and at once, decided to check it out (after a quick Yelp mobile glance of reviews and overall rating ). I had never been to defunct Bombero's but the valet man told me, it's pretty similar in food and decor and the beloved patio is intact with raging fire on a first chilly night in Phoenix.
In we went, busy, but when it's just two, getting a table is usually uncomplicated and faster. We waited about 3 minutes. Lovely decor, hip, urbane, with the wood fire oven (the crux of the restaurant) was a wonderful sight to behold. Noisy, yes. Small yes. But I think the patio is a great option if too full. Chic in layout and furniture does not make a great restaurant, every entry level Yelp reviewer learned this day one.
Service: friendly and eager to impress and please.
Table: seated at the biggest table (Ironic for two) and I had to say the sweet looking white sofa seats were a bit too low for the table and made me feel like a bit like a kid (but not in a good way). Aside from the discomfort of the seat, we ordered. A frown came to my face when I asked "how many beers on tap my good man?" Answer: "None". OK, OK no problem skipper, it's a wine bar and you do have a great selection, I thought to my self and ordered a nice IPA from somewhere I forgot geographically. Wine selection looked competent as it should for a wine bar.
Everyone there looked great, smartly dressed in cool jackets and hats and of all age groups I may add. Seems like a good place to impress a date or perhaps a nice get together someone over a glass of wine, conversation, and tapas.
The menu was a bit limited IMO. They only had two official entrees and I would have liked to have seen a nice burger on the menu (come on burger and wine, hello....). I also think pizza instead of or in conjunction to flat-bread would be a great touch, especially as there are no wood fire pizza in Sunnyslope (that I know of). I also frown heavily on any place that serves any form of Fois Gras, which I find disturbing.
We ordered the:
1) 2 Tapas, I believe the spicy Coppola ham and prosciutto and the Roasted Tamarin Drummettes. I really enjoyed them. I like me some tapas! Ohhh weeee, I like me some tapas.
2) Margharita Flat bread with sausage ($2 more). Lovely, well done, but about the same as St France's. Nice wood oven crisp.
On our way out, the manager suggested we come back for brunch. And to that I say, "OK, sure, why not."
Total, 2 beers, one wine, and above $48 not including tax.
Again, I wish they would add a nice burger and perhaps a little pizza but overall, a very cool place in a cool part of town.
One star deduction for serving Foie Gras, and poor acoustics, sorry, but that's how I roll. -
Review from Lori A.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 11/8/2011
Bopped in here for the the 'Monday Night Special': flatbread and a bottle of wine for $19! Yay deal!
We enjoyed the pancetta and asparagus flatbread, with caramelized onions added. Scrumptious! We also ordered the tamarind drumettes with sweet chili sauce. The place was hopping and our seats at the bar provided a cozy perch to people watch and enjoy our munchies.
You know when you first meet someone and it may be too early to tell, but you think it could really be something special? That's how I'm feeling about Timo. I hope it's love.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/1/2011
I had a wonderfully lazy day-drinking lunch on the patio here last Sunday. Just thinking about it… Read more »
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Review from K H.
Houston, TX
2/28/2012
Fantastic! Excellent selections of wine (Chocolate Block! YUM!) and amazingly good flatbreads straight from a wood fired oven!
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Review from Sammy G.
Phoenix, AZ
11/5/2011
We just got home from a great evening on the patio at Timo Wine Bar. Totally enjoyable, nearly magical, atmostphere....large canopied mesquite trees, comfortable seating, and a big fire pit to center it all. We breezed through the indoors just to check it out and it was very classy and well designed; the embossed leather wallpaper is gorgeous!
From the time we approached the hostess stand until the time we ran out the door through a surprising burst of rain, the service was friendly, prompt, and stellar. Even the slices of bread served with our goat cheese were replenished as they started to get low...a rare bit of service that helped to take it over the top!
We shared a plate of 3 bruschetta (tomato and creamy brie, salmon with creme fraiche and preserved lemon, and a pesto/basil/tomoato concoction) and also the creamy goat cheese and olives. The breads are all baked on-site in a wood oven...very delicious all the way around!
We had some pinot grigio and chardonnay...both top drawer! our friend introduced us to the most amazing Spanish beer...Estrella Damm Inedit. I swear I will go back here just for this beer....absolutely the best beer I've ever tasted in my life! (And I've been around the block and to numerous breweries to boot!) If you come by this great new joint in town, definitely put the Estrella Damm on your list....and get the large bottle...$14 but it will fill your glass nearly three times! They even serve the bottle in a chiller to keep it perfectly chilled.
Five stars for Timo! We Shall Return! -
Review from Matthew C.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/8/2011
I had the pleasure of attending Timo's Grand Opening earlier last week. I have to say this place is very impressive.
If you are an ambiance junkie like me this place has it all. The back courtyard is well appointed with mature trees, metal architecture and large open space with the perfect mood lighting for a quiet dinner. It is one of those places you feel perfectly at peace taking your time and enjoying the wine. Great ambient, well selected tunes humming about.
I had a few of the tapas entrées and they were outstanding. I wouldn't normally consider myself a bread fan, but their bread made me a convert for a night. The Dough they use for the Wood fired flatbreads is decadent. I chose the simple Margherita and it was melt in your mouth delicious. The Citrus Mussels with calamari ceviche was the perfect lightweight compliment.
Thank god Timo arrived in this neighborhood that has seemingly been void of any out of the ordinary fine dining options.
Check it out and be greeted by the lovely, well appointed staff. Have an extra glass for me =) -
Review from Ashley W.
Phoenix, AZ
10/12/2011
Everything was phenomenal. The patio out back has the perfect ambiance for an intimate evening. Inside is bright and constantly moving.
The Three Cheese Flatbread has a mouthful of magic in every bite. Even the bread with pesto and butter was the best little loaf of bread I've ever eaten. The Chicken BLT is highly reccomended for the bacon lover in your life. The owner even stopped by our table to say hi.
I love this place. You should too.
EDIT: Oh man, I almost forgot to write about their potato chips. They are kettle chips, and I can't place the flavor (Spicy Tangy BBQ-y Limey) except that they were so delicious I wanted to take a truckload home with me. -
Review from Jennifer W.
Phoenix, AZ
3/10/2012
It's such a shame that the service doesn't match the food and decor... This is our third time visiting. Service has left a lot to desire each time, but the food is what has brought us back - until now...
Early this afternoon, it was apparent that the owner/manager was not there. Staff was clearly heard complaining to eachother as guests where trickling in. One example: "Oh Gawd, they just keep coming in.. We are trying to leave!" Umm.. Really?
Server didn't know how to make a latte.. brought me an espresso with cream floated on the top instead. He had the audacity to say, "Well, what did you want then? It's a latte. There is cream on it, but we are out of large cups." Really? The latte cups are stacked adjacent to the machine. He then told me that he's never made one before and would find someone to make it for him. I should have known better and cancelled the order there. Instead, watched someone show him how to make it on a filthy dirty machine... the frother is crusted over. Neither one of them bothered to clean it off when they were finished either. The water bottles can be a nice touch, but they need to be clean and water spot free, in the bright daylight greasy fingerprints from crappy waiters man-handling them look disgusting.
Server only came around when it was time to give us our check. He was really charming when we were getting ready to leave a gratuity. We left just 15%.
Again, the food is really good. The cooks seem to be the only staff that gives a damn.
The waitstaff doesn't have to worry about us being a bother to them by coming in for lunch/dinner/or brunch again.
To the owner:
May we suggest some customer service staff training? We are a very laid-back and loyal repeat-customer type couple. This is the 3rd time sh*&+y service for us. We won't be back!! -
Review from Jordan L.
Phoenix, AZ
3/16/2012
Went to Timo recently after a recommendation from a friend and we couldn't have been more pleased. The decor is really impressive inside and out. We chose to sit outside by the fire. The staff was very attentive and helpful with all of our questions. Our server recommended the escargot to start and we were a little apprehensive, but went for it anyway. It was absolutely delicious! We also shared an eggplant lasagna and a flatbread pizza. Both were equally amazing. The wine pairings our server suggested were spot on as well. We'll be going back to timo soon! New favorite neighborhood spot!
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Review from Don S.
I really enjoyed Timo. It's new, so I've only been there once so far, but I can't wait to go back. I tried the Brie soup, and it was amazing. The flatbreads (pizzas?) were delicious too. We had one with crushed peppers, truffle oil, and 3 cheeses...I think. The item listed on the menu was slightly different than what we received, but it was delicious nonetheless.
Small and intimate restaurant up front, with very nice ambiance. Great bar too. More seating outside in the back. A place you want to go and hang out at for a while, maybe try a Hendricks Gin. Take your time, lounge, order plenty, enjoy...that's what I'll be doing next time I'm at Timo anyway. -
Review from Larry O.
Phoenix, AZ
10/22/2011
Second visit to Timo this week. Had to make sure I was not dreaming about the first visit. First of all, last night's weather was perfect for outdoor dining. 86 degrees on the patio and that's where my two guests and I dined.
We started with drinks and proceeded to enjoy some Tapas. Mussels ($11.00) wings (not your ordinary bar wings) ($6.00)and a luscious Brie soup, so creamy ($8.00).Superb!
I had the Pancetta Flat Bread. This is the second time having this entre ($11.00), friends split the Prosciutto sandwich with kettle chips. "One of the best sandwiches I've ever had" remarked Michael. And the Pancetta Flat Bread...I'm hooked!
We thought it would be a good idea to split a couple of desserts, chocolate Crème Brûlée ($6.75) and Peach Cobbler ($7.00). Wow.
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Review from Mindi s.
Phoenix, AZ
4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
My review is a little skewed because we went for Easter brunch not for a real dinner. I think they had a good idea but it was poorly executed. On a previous visit, I saw the sign advertising the Easter Brunch and it said there would be a carving, pasta, and omelette station, among other things for $32 per person. Sounded like a good deal along with the $5 Mimosas. They had the "buffet" set up on the bar. The "carving station" was a pork loin, although verrry tasty, I don't think that 1 piece of meat qualifies as a carving station. They did have several options for the omelette but only 2 pastas and 2 sauces, one of which was their brie soup. The Mimosas had hardly any champagne/sparkling wine and the juice had pulp. Weird right? Pulp in a Mimosa. There was a sampling of other things but after everything was said and done our bill was $105 with tip. We definitely left full but not satisfied with the money spent. I think the restaurant itself is gorgeous and I saw that they have some fun specials during the week. I might like to go back for happy hour or to bring out of town guest for a few drinks.
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Review from Kathy J.
Phoenix, AZ
1/10/2012
Awesome though a little pricey (Cabernet for $16 a glass?). Wonderful patio with firepit and comfy seating around it. Great atmosphere. Can't wait to go again.
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Review from Marty T.
Phoenix, AZ
2/22/2012
So far I really like the food I've had. The pesto chicken sandwich was great. I enjoyed the pancetta flatbread as well. I dig the decor and ambiance too. One issue though was a pretty slow bartender two times in a row. Also no happy hour deals on a Friday was pretty lame. But then again the happy hour deals aren't really that great anyway. So I think overall the drinks are overpriced but that does not usually stop me from frequenting a place...So I do like the place and will be going back for sure, there may be more stars to follow
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Review from Ann B.
11/22/2011
I have mixed feelings about Timo. We were regulars at Bombaros, so I think my expectations might have been too high. First off, and this is not about my visit, I received a message from Timo, months ago, saying I would be receiving an invite to the grand opening. That invite never came, so I wasn't sure this place was even open until I emailed them to ask if I could bring my dog.
I actually went to Timo on Saturday, around 5ish. The place was not surprisingly pretty empty, as would any restaurant be at that time. I brought a party of 6 in for snacks and drinks. We were sat immediately, and I noticed the upgrades to the patio. A couple of small touches go a long way. The place looks pretty good.
The service was really great, initially. Our server was knowledgeable and efficient. That was until a couple, and I mean 2, more tables came in. All of a sudden, our service went downhill. We ended up waiting for our bill, and then waiting to pay our bill for about 20 minutes, without drinks in front of us...just waiting. The place never got busy. We were there until around 7, so hopefully they got more busy as the night progressed.
The food was really, really good. We ordered the cheese plate, spinach dip, and one of the flatbreads. I actually like the food better than Bombaros, who offered less options. I was not drinking, so I had the non alcoholic mojito. It was okay, but not worth the $4, yes, $4 for some lemonade and mint. Also, the soda was in cans, so each one was $2.25! I guess I paid the price for being the DD.
I will definitely be back because I love the location, and I am always willing to give new places a second chance. I hope Timo works out the small kinks, and survives this econmy on No Pho. We need the options!! -
Review from Liz P.
Peoria, AZ
12/30/2011
Had a horrible experience there tonight. To put this in perspective, I rarely say that about any restaurant. We had a Groupon and went based on good reviews on this site. Four of us went to dinner there.
- Three of us ordered glasses of red wine. Wine was warm in all three glasses and had rather skimpy pours. The bottle we ordered later was good temperature though.
- Ordered Bruschetta and the Cheese plate. They made a mistake on the order. No big deal and sent back the order. However, 30 seconds later someone other than our server (the manager?) brought us the very same plate we just sent back. Sent that back. 30 seconds later the waiter shows up and proceeds to tell us what we ordered-- which he had wrong. Once we got the right order they were good (although-- the bruschetta bread was not toasted all that well).
- Egg Plant Lasagna, Short Ribs and Margherita Flat bread were good.
- I ordered the prosciutto, copa and brie sandwich which was listed under the WOOD FIRED SANDWICHES. I got a cold sandwich with mediocre bread. Yes, I should have sent it back and would have if either the manager or our waiter would have showed up at some point after bringing us our orders. By the way, the place was mostly empty at this point.
- As noted above, we had a Groupon with a value of approx $175 which included 4 drinks, 2 appetizers, 4 "entrees" and 1 dessert. We had those and ordered a bottle of wine on top of that bringing the bill to approx $181 w/out subtracting the value of the Groupon. Waiter brings the bill, which should have been approx $6 (after subtracting the Groupon value). We explained several times to him that it should be approx $6, not $181. Our guests were going to cover the difference plus the tip on their credit card. What charge comes back? You guessed it $181. Even after correcting the mistake, it was approx $15 (assume the diff. was taxes).
- "Free" valet is really not necessary given the parking is all of about 20 feet from the door. However, the valet attendant was very nice and had our cars ready even before we got out there.
- Even after all the screw ups, our server boasting about how great everything is and fishing for a big tip we got no apologies for any of the mistakes they made.
Needless to say, I will never go to this place again. This experience could be an anomaly, but I'd be surprised if they're still in business 6 months from now. -
Review from Blake N.
Phoenix, AZ
10/11/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Amazing food! The sangria is delicious! You defiantly should try the cheese of the day, I usually dont like cheese but theirs is to die for! I love the decor and how you can actually see them cook food on the wood fire oven! Great spot to kick back and relax! I love it! Also if you like champagne defiantly try the mimosa flight for brunch! Yum!
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Review from Gideon B.
Paradise Valley, AZ
10/5/2011
We stopped by Timo last night after a long wait to see what they have done to the place. We were there the second night they opened. I must say that they did a wonderful job with the decor and we were very pleasantly suprised. The place is chic, laid back with a great atmosphere. This place clearly has the best patio in town. The huge fire pit makes all the difference. The food is top notch and the bruschetta is to die for. They have a great wine selection but the beer list is what got me. They have easily 40 beers or so on the menu and your bud light oor coors didn't and probably will never make it on this menu. Staff are super friendly which is a nice change from the previous bomberos crew. We will be back forsure to try out the saturday or sunday brunch.
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Review from Charles P.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 1/11/2012 2 Check-ins Here
OK..SO this past weekend some friends decided to meet at Timo for Brunch.. I reluctantly decided to join however much to my surprise there was some improvement in some areas. Food Was Much better than previous visit however we had a group of 10 or 12 people and even thought we were virtually the only ones there the service was mediocre at best, so keep moving in the right direction guys
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Review from John S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/7/2011
A new, wine bar has just opened on Central Avenue. "Timo" occupies a storefront that used to house a firestation (Bomberos). The bruschetta was amazing. The server informed us that all breads are baked fresh in-house daily. The ambiance was lovely and the decor was contemporary. They have a unique wine list. I tried the wood fired sandwich with copa, prosciutto and brie cheese. My wife had the lemon oregano chicken. We finished dinner with the chocolate creme brulee with brandied cherries. All in all a memorable atmosphere.
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Review from Mandi B.
11/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Okay, seriously... Everything I had here was awesome. This place made me enjoy eggplant and asparagus! These are 2 things i do not typically enjoy... Either my taste buds are growing up or Timo is an evil genius. The eggplant dip is served with fantastic crostini, tomatoes, mixed olives and goat cheese for toppings. Tried 3 of their bruschettas and they were maybe the best i've had, right up there with Postino's delicious concoctions. Two of us at the table had flatbreads, the Margherita and Pancetta. Both were amazing. They manage to make the perfect crust that is crispy but soft and dough-like. I even reheated the 2nd half of mine the next day and it was still delicious. Oh, lets not forget the cocktails! I had a Day-drinker... It was like a mojito with grapefruit juice. Incredibly refreshing and very drinkable. I sampled martinis and sangria around the table and they were all top-notch.
My only issue was the floors are a bit slippery with the type of slate-like flooring. My girlfriend almost slipped and apparently the week before had witnessed a server go down pretty hard after slipping on the floor here.
Anywho, I am super excited to get back here for round two... I need to try those lamb chops and cheese plate while burying my face in a couple glasses of wine. I'll be back and i'll tread carefully! -
Review from Scott L.
Phoenix, AZ
11/23/2011
Went there for lunch last Friday with my wife sat outside good atmosphere, flat bread was great!! The app's were good as well. I'll try it again
